Head coach of Chelsea Football Club, Thomas Tuchel seems to have accepted defeat in the Race for the EPL title after further losing grounds to Manchester City in the race for the Prestigious League Trophy.

Thomas Tuchel and his Boys were unable to prevent a 1-0 Defeat in the hands of Table Toppers, Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. A Kevin De Bruyne's Second half strike Ensured that the Pep Guardiola and his Boys goes home with all three points.

Two days after the Defeat in the hands of Manchester City, Thomas Tuchel Has emerged victorious ahead of his Spanish Rival, Pep Guardiola at the FIFA the Best Award Ceremony. The German Gaffer won the FIFA Men's Best Coach ahead of Roberto Mancini and Pep Guardiola.

Thomas Tuchel who wasn't physically present at the Award Presentation Ceremony held in Zurich on Monday Night Took time to express his happiness on being named the Best Men's Coach of the Year while Also Congratulating his fellow coach at Chelsea Football Club, Emma Hayes who is the coach of female team.

He said: "It was a pretty normal day so far at the training centre.

"I've just come from training because we have a game tomorrow, but now you opened my envelope and said my name, so it's pretty surreal and I'm overwhelmed. I feel a little bit uncomfortable, actually. I enjoy the journey and I enjoy the club. At the moment, this is a good feat.

"I am grateful to have such supportive people around me and to feel so good in such a competitive club. We lost to Manchester City in the league but in other competitions we follow our goals still. We try to be the best versions of ourselves and compete on the highest level.

"Big congratulations to Emma and all her staff and the Women’s team. They are doing an amazing job. We are in a competitive club and I think she is as proud as me to be part of it. We try to contribute as much as possible.

Speaking on the EPL Title race, Thomas Tuchel admitted that Chelsea Football Club has Lost a bit of ground to Closest Rival Manchester City who seems to be running Away with the Title. 

"We've lost a bit of ground to Manchester City in the league but in any other competitions, we still follow our goals

"We try to be the best version of ourselves and compete on the highest level."

City leads Chelsea with 13 points at the Top of the table Heading into Matchweek 23 of the EPL season. The Cityzens Faces Southampton next While the Blues takes on Brighton.